Cost of living in Peru compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 59% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Peru | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (kr 76) | kr 244 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 20 (kr 62) | kr 136 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (kr 26) | kr 85 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.32 (kr 16) | kr 24 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 11 (kr 33) | kr 58 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 4.13 (kr 13) | kr 49 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (kr 43) | kr 79 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 6 (kr 19) | kr 35 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.49 (kr 11) | kr 25 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (kr 19) | kr 35 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 47 (kr 142) | kr 198 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (kr 25) | kr 35 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.11 (kr 6) | kr 32 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 67% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Peru | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,983 (kr 9,073) | kr 22,488 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,824 (kr 5,547) | kr 18,178 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (kr 632) | kr 2,385 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,662 (kr 5,054) | kr 15,395 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,073 (kr 3,264) | kr 12,704 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 144 (kr 438) | kr 2,195 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 69 (kr 210) | kr 466 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,090 (kr 3,315) | kr 7,561 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 407 (kr 1,237) | kr 1,915 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 33 (kr 101) | kr 137 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (kr 56) | kr 462 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 44% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Peru | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 147 (kr 447) | kr 1,099 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 110 (kr 335) | kr 537 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 285 (kr 867) | kr 1,192 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 271 (kr 823) | kr 1,621 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 46% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Peru | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 55,703 (kr 169,409) | kr 391,669 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.65 (kr 14) | kr 22 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 130 (kr 396) | kr 761 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Peru | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 22 (kr 67) | kr 65 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 29 (kr 89) | kr 107 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 98 (kr 298) | kr 792 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 19 (kr 58) | kr 51 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (kr 47) | kr 38 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 19 (kr 58) | kr 54 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 6 (kr 19) | kr 39 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 6 (kr 19) | kr 26 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (kr 114) | kr 519 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Peru | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 52 (kr 160) | kr 511 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 39 (kr 119) | kr 310 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 104 (kr 317) | kr 523 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 122 (kr 372) | kr 937 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 34 (kr 104) | kr 165 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (kr 47) | kr 52 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 9 (kr 29) | kr 103 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,973 (kr 9,042) | kr 6,879 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.74 (kr 2.25) | kr 1.11 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 169 (kr 515) | kr 547 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (kr 48) | kr 141 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peru is 53% cheaper than in Norway
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